NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central freshman high jumper Lamont Victoria was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Field Athlete of the Week for his winning performance at the Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge on Saturday, Jan. 14.

Victoria (Prince George, Va.) ranks 12th nationally in the men's high jump after clearing 2.13 meters (6'11.75") to win the event in his first collegiate meet.

The Eagles return to action this weekend (Jan. 20-21) at the Brant Tolsma Invitational, hosted by Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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